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As Trustee under Florida law, should I allow a beneficiary to stay in my deceased father's condo on vacation?
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Answered on June 23, 2013
See my other response to the same question. Your father entrusted the estate to you. It is your DUTY to hire an attorney and then follow their advice.
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As Trustee under Florida law, should I allow a beneficiary to stay in my deceased father's condo on vacation?
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Answered on June 23, 2013
Seriously?? You even needed to ask this question?? You can either protect yourself by doing EXACTLY as your attorney recommends, or, do what your...
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How do I get my mother's boyfriend to allow me access to his house to get my mother's belongings?
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Answered on June 23, 2013
Start a probate proceeding to bring the court into the matter. They will help determine what is rightfully hers (and thus yours) and what is not....
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Our house was only in my deceased husband's name: I have to go through probate court, but I am in the will. Do I need a lawyer?
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Answered on June 23, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss! As Attorney Reed mentioned, Florida requires an attorney to file for probate. However, if the estate is under $75K...
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Realtor showings
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Answered on June 23, 2013
I would be very surprised if you lease agreement does not allow for showings of the property. As long as the Realtor gives you the required notice...
What can I do my neighbors landscaping is trees and shrubs are now overgrown are on my side?
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Answered on June 23, 2013
Unfortunately, if it is on your side of the fence, you have the right/responsibility for trimming it. Your neighbor cannot come into your yard and...
How are proceeds from a wrongful death lawsuit handled, deceased is the victim of the wrongful death claim.
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Answered on June 23, 2013
Your probate attorney can best answer your questions. She/he will know exactly what needs to be filed to comply with all the potential tax issues...
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Can I sue a mortgage company due to keeping my deposit back in 2008?
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Answered on June 22, 2013
That was five years ago. It is probable that even if you may have had a defensible position during their bankruptcy hearings, the fact that you...
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Is Boundary by Agreement a valid defense for a situation where a fence was unknowingly placed across a property line in 1981
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Answered on June 22, 2013
I take it the new owner is raising a fuss based on their survey. Depending on how much of a fuss they are raising, you may want to through money at...
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I am listed as a Class 8 creditor on a distribution/discharge of an estate. I am an individual.
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Answered on June 21, 2013
Just because a house sold, doesn't make it part of the probate estate. If the house was the decedent's homestead, it is not going to pass through...